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Episode Description

In this episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series, Jack Conyers III returns for another open and thoughtful conversation with host Daryl Perry. Together, they dig deep into a popular phrase floating around the fitness space: “The gym is my therapy.” While both agree that movement and working out can be helpful tools, they explore how this mindset may unintentionally gloss over the deeper emotional work men often avoid.

Jack shares his personal journey through four different therapists, ultimately finding one who gave him the space, tools, and guidance to truly grow. He talks about how healing is an ongoing process, how vulnerability plays a vital role in mental health, and how photography unexpectedly became a form of self-soothing. Daryl and Jack also dive into the complexities of social media, the comparison trap, hustle culture, and the exhausting pursuit of external validation.

From childhood bullying and abandonment wounds to adult self-awareness and reframing negative thoughts, this episode is a real-time example of what it looks like to show up, talk through your stuff, and keep healing. It’s full of insight, lived experience, and a refreshing reminder that healing is not about perfection. It’s about choosing to show up for yourself, again and again.

This podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health and is not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your medical and/or mental health professional before starting any program. No one on this podcast is a medical or mental health professional.

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